Fatal Fried Rice

Fatal Fried Rice is the latest installment of the Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien. Lana finds herself tangled in another murder investigation when she discovers the body of her new cooking teacher after the first day of class. She must solve the case to clear her name when it becomes obvious that the unfriendly lead detective considers her the prime suspect.

While it seems to be getting a little more difficult to find ways to contrive murders that Lana is connected to and therefore must investigate, this story was as enjoyable as all the others in the series. It includes all the characters we know and love, and Lana continues to be relatable to anyone in their late 20s trying to adult while feeling woefully unprepared. This is a fun series!